Hoover U8134-900, U8126-900, U8120-900 Owner’s Manual

WindTunnel TM

with V2 Technology TM

by HOOVER

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Owner's Manual

ENGLISH _ pp.1-1 2 ESPANOL _ p4g. 15-22 FRAN(_AIS _ p. 23-30

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This product was designed for

easy assembly (see page 3)

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operating cleaner

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Important Safeguards

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

Contents

Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-4

Carton Contents .................................... 3

Cleaner Descriptions ............................ 5

How To Use ........................................ 5-7

Cleaning Tools .................................. 7

Carpet Height Adjustment ................ 6

Brush Roll Switch ............................ 6

Circuit Breaker .................................. 6

If You Have a Problem ........................ 11

Clearing Blockages ........................ 12

Important Safeguards .......................... 2

Lubrication .......................................... 11

Maintenance

Authorized Service .......................... 12

Cleaning HEPA Filter ........................ 8

Replacing Edge Groomers .............. 9

Replacing Filter Bag ........................ 8

Replacing Headlight ...................... 8-9

Thermal Protector .............................. 11

Warranty .............................................. 12

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Wa r n i n g, To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitators and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or

when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine

wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Do not use without dust bag or filter in place. Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover

Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause

hazards.

basic precautions, including the following:

Save these instructions!

If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at www.h00ver.c0m. Click on the "Service" button to find the service outlet nearest you OR

Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U,S, only) OR

Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer

Response Center.

Please do not return this product to the store.

Carton contents

Accessories

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Empty carton, Find the parts shown above

before disposing of packing materials,

A. Handle section B. Cleaner body

C. Hose holder

Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch aids

in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if

the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch

lock until assembly is completed.

The accessories are packed on the cleaner,

Not all accessories are included with every model.

D. Hose I. Extension wand E. Dusting brush J. Crevice wand

F. Furniture nozzle G. Crevice tool H. Powered hand tool

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Cleaner Assembly

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Remove cardboard (A) and four

screws from handle section. Discard cardboard, but keep screws for

assembly (Figs. 1-7 and 1-8).

Snap tabs on hose holder (B) into holes on handle section.

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Push switch down to OFF position.

Slide handle section onto back of handle. Push screws into holes on back of handle

(Fig. 1-7) and hose holder (Fig. 1-8).

Tighten screws securely with a Phillips screwdriver.

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Place hose on holder. Pull switch lock (C) above ON/OFF switch

(D) straight out, Dispose of switch lock.

If switch lock has come off during assembly, make sure switch is in OFF

position (down) before plugging into electrical outlet.

Cleaner description

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Handle

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Tool cover

4. Dusting brush

5. Crevice tool

6. Furniture nozzle

7. Brush roll ON/OFF switch

8. Bag container

9. Bag container handle

10. Final HEPA filter

11. Three position handle

release pedal: step on

lever to lower handle to operating or low positions,

12. Nozzle control knob:

slide knob to _orrect set-

ring for height of _:arpet

being cleaned.

13. Furniture guard

14. Headlight

15. Edge groomers

16. Hose

17. Hose holder

18. Cord hooks: wrap

cord around hooks for

storage. The top hook

rotates right or left for easy cord release.

19. Carrying handle

20. Extension wand

21. Crevice wand: stores

in wand.

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data

plate on bottom of

cleaner. This cleaner is intended for household use.

Polarized plug

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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Transporting cleaner

Put handle in upright position. Tilt clean-

er back on rear wheels. Push forward.

ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

To turn cleaner ON, push swik:h up.

Toturn cleaner OFF,pushswit(sh down.

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Carrying cleaner

Use the carrying handle to lift the

cleaner.

Do not lift cleaner using dirt cup handle (A).

Handle positions

The handle of your cleaner has three

positions; upright for storage and when

using cleaning tools; operating posi-

tion for general operation on carpet

and floors; lOW for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever

to lower handle.

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